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Carrie Underwood is going back to her roots, literally, with a brand-new hair color inspired by her natural locks.

The country superstar debuted the eye-catching transformation late Monday evening with a carousel of photos on Instagram, showing off her fresh “bronde” look.

“Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance,” Underwood captioned the post.

She also gave a shoutout to her stylist, Katelin at Parlour 3 in Brentwood, Tennessee, for “helping me get back to my roots!”

Parlour 3 is owned by Underwood’s longtime hair and makeup artist Melissa Schleicher, who has been with the singer since her very first Grand Ole Opry appearance following American Idol.

Fans seem to be loving the change. The post has already racked up nearly 300,000 likes and thousands of comments from friends and followers alike.

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Underwood has kept a low profile since finishing her stint as a judge on the most recent season of American Idol,  a full-circle moment nearly two decades after she won Season 4 back in 2005.

Since the season ended, Underwood has given fans a glimpse into life on her farm, from showing off her giant tomatoes to posting photos of homemade muffins, fresh-baked bread, and her beloved farm animals.

She will soon make her return to the stage with a performance at Voices of America Country Music Fest on August 8. She’s also confirmed to return to the Grand Ole Opry on September 12 and 13. 

Soon, Underwood will make her return to television with her 13th consecutive season performing the show-opening NBC’s Sunday Night Football. 

Underwood filmed the new Sunday Night Football open at The Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, the same venue where she made history with her record-breaking residency, REFLECTION. Spanning over three years with sold-out shows through April 2025, it stands as the longest-running Las Vegas residency by a solo female country artist.

“For the 20th season of SNF, we wanted to set the tone for the night by reimagining the anthem sound in a way that plays to Carrie’s powerhouse vocals, while visually creating a seamless blend of stylized shots and behind-the-scenes moments evoking the national roadshow that is Sunday Night Football, week after week in the fall,” Tripp Dixon, creative director of the SNF show open for each of the past 13 years, shared.

“We had a blast shooting the new opening at The Resorts World Theatre again,” Underwood said. “As always, Tripp and the creative team continue to raise the bar, bringing the high energy and stunning visuals that the Sunday Night Football audience has come to expect year after year. I can’t wait for the world to see it!”

Fans will have to wait until Sunday, Sept. 7 to see the debut of the Sunday Night Football show opening. The new show open will premiere ahead of the Ravens-Bills playoff rematch in the SNF season opener on NBC and Peacock.

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RaeLynn is feeling all the emotions as she prepares to deliver a milestone show at Nashville’s iconic Bridgestone Arena just 14 years after her dreams of becoming a country artist first began.

It all started on September 17th 2011, when the songstress found herself walking around the streets of Lower Broadway the same night that Taylor Swift was playing a sold-out show on her Speak Now Tour. At the time, it seemed impossible that she would ever get the chance to take the stage at the same venue that Swift and so many iconic acts have played over the years. Now, on Thursday, August 7, she will finally get the chance to have that long-awaited moment while opening for Jason Aldean on his Full Throttle Tour.

Feeling more motivated than ever, she returned home to Texas and let that inspiration kickstart her dream career. For RaeLynn, this upcoming performance is proof that “great things take time.” She took to Instagram just a few days before to reflect on her journey up until this point, and that memorable night that started it all.

“I remember my cousin daring me to sing karaoke in the front while everybody was walking in and of course I said YES,” she recalled of that monumental night. “That moment started a fire in me to figure out what my future would look like as a country artist and right when I got home to Texas from this trip I began writing more than I ever had and sending emails to random people in the industry sorry if you got an email from Racheal Lynn 😂”

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The Instagram post begins with a snapshot from that spontaneous karaoke performance, where a giant Taylor Swift photo op can be seen behind her. The second image captured RaeLynn posing with the iconic Elvis Presley statue located on Lower Broadway outside the Legends Gifts store, just a few feet away from Bridgestone Arena. Alongside those photos, she set the entire post to a track off 2018’s Origins project, “Praying For Rain.”

This powerful tune perfectly sums up RaeLynn’s never-give-up attitude that has always been guided by her daily prayers.

She goes on to say that she prayed every day, something she still does today, for God to open the right doors for her music career. Not long after, RaeLynn returned to Nashville for meetings with ASCAP, which led to her very first co-write in town. That co-write helped her land an audition for The Voice, and just one year later, she officially made the move to Music City as a signed artist.

“THAT TRULY IS ONLY SOMETHING GOD COULD DO. Now here we are 14 YEARS LATER and I get to play @bridgestonearenaofficial with @jasonaldean ❤️”

The “Heaven Is A Honky Tonk” singer ended her reflective message by telling her fellow dreamers, “don’t give up on what your heart is telling you. I am so grateful for the journey that led to this moment. SEE YOU THURSDAY NASHVILLE 😢💋”

RaeLynn will continue serving as a special guest on the remainder of the U.S. leg of Aldean’s current headline run. Her final performance on the trek will take place in West Palm Beach, FL on October 4.

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Roman Alexander is heading back to his roots on his upcoming EP, Midwest Calling. Today, the rising country act revealed the tracklist for the project that’s set to be released August 22 via Twelve6 Entertainment.

Throughout the six songs, Alexander delivers stories that offer a raw and honest reflection of small-town life, heartbreak, and the kind of memories that stick around long after the moment has passed. Fans can expect to hear his signature blend of emotional storytelling and smooth country soul front and center among his unmatched vocals.

Speaking on the upcoming collection, Alexander describes Midwest Calling as a project that “feels like home – not always in a comforting way, but in the most honest way.”

He steps back into his upbringing in Missouri to share bits and pieces of his life through these real-life stories told from the perspective of someone who can never quite shake their inner Midwesterner.

“I grew up in the Midwest, and these songs come from late nights and conversations you don’t forget. Some are about breakups that didn’t go the way you planned; others are about trying to make sense of life when it’s not all mapped out,” he shares. “The Midwest has a way of pulling you back, even when you think you’ve moved on. That’s what this EP is about – stories that keep calling you back.”

The project features contributions from a powerhouse lineup of Nashville writers, including GRAMMY nominees Jessi Alexander, Brad Tursi, Trevor Rosen, and Casey Brown, plus hitmakers John Morgan, Josh Kerr, and Will Bundy. Roman himself is credited on five of the six tracks, further cementing his talent not just as a vocalist, but as an established songwriter.

Midwest Calling Track List:

1. “Tying One On” | Jessi Alexander, John Morgan, Will Bundy
2. “Way Over You” | Jenn Scott, Matt McVaney, Roman Alexander
3. “Mama Smoked Cigarettes” | Josh London, McCoy Moore, Roman Alexander
4. “Country Dreamin’” | Trevor Rosen, Roman Alexander, Brad Tursi, Matt Jenkins
5. “Pour You a Drink” | Roman Alexander, Casey Brown, Josh Kerr, Jordan Minton, Travis Wood
6. “Life Like” | Roman Alexander, Nicole Croteau, Frank Legeay

Fans have already gotten a taste of the EP through three advanced releasees of songs including “Tying One On,” “Life Like,” and his latest track, “Pour You a Drink.” Each of these tunes have helped build anticipation for the full project.

“Pour You A Drink” has quickly become a fan favorite, with its music video racking up nearly a quarter of a million views in just three weeks.

Reflecting on the song’s fast success, Alexander shares, “‘Pour You a Drink’ is one of those songs that came from real life, like most of mine. It’s about recognizing when someone deserves better and having the courage to say it out loud. Sometimes it’s simple: she wasn’t being treated right, and I had a barstool, a bottle, and the kind of attention he forgot to give her.”

Midwest Calling marks Roman’s third EP and continues building momentum for the breakout artist, whose catalog is already collectively earned almost 100 million global streams.

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Hey Country Now, I’m Anne Wilson! I’m going to take you along for a Day In The Life while on the I’m The Problem Tour with Morgan Wallen. This tour has been an absolute dream come true and I’m so grateful Morgan invited me out. So excited to share these special moments with you and give you an inside look at what life on the road is like! 

Soundcheck

Soundcheck!! My band and I get to the venue during the afternoon on show days to prep for our performance that evening. It’s been so surreal to be on these stadium stages and to share my music and the gospel every night with SO many people. 

Getting Ready Backstage

After soundcheck, we have some downtime, and this is when I get all glammed up for the show! I do my hair, makeup, and vocal warm-ups. 

In Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium gifted me with a custom 49ers jersey. I absolutely loved it!! ❤️

Before every show, my band and I talk through the set list to make sure we all know what we are doing musically for each song, and we can all be in sync and know our cues. 

Pre-Show Ritual

Group huddle with my band for pre-show prayer. We take a moment to thank Jesus for bringing us here and to get everyone excited for the concert.

Right before we walk out on stage, we always take a moment to pray together as a team. Then, in our pre-show huddle, we put our hands in the middle and say, “1, 2, 3, yippee-ki-yay!” It’s our little tradition, and it always gets my heart racing in the best way. I get so excited every single time—ready to worship and give it all for Jesus!

Outfit Of The Day

Outfit reveal ✌🏼

My sister helps style my outfits, and I love this look we put together.

Top from: Levi’s Stadium (gifted)

Denim: Levi’s 

Boots: ariat 

Belt: Boot Barn

Almost show time!!! So many emotions here before walking on stage.

Taking The Stage

Standing on that stage and singing to a stadium full of people was unreal. Getting to open for Morgan Wallen and share new songs from my EP—like “God Story,” “Til the Road Runs Out,” and “Devil Is Too” with a crowd that big is something I’ll never forget.

Meeting The Fans

Right after I walked off stage, I got to meet some sweet fans who came out just to see me. It meant the world. I’m so grateful for every one of you. Your love and support never goes unnoticed!

Big Surprise

Just got off the stage and I had the best time! I was on such a high — the crowd was absolutely amazing. My team told me they had a surprise for me when I got back from the stage. I couldn’t wait to see what it was…

My label and my amazing team surprised me with TWO plaques and told me that I had just hit 2 Billion Career Streams and my song “Sunday Sermons” was RIAA Gold Certified!! Honestly, I can’t believe it! I’m so thankful to each and every one of you who’s been listening to my music. It truly means the world to me. What an amazing way to close out the night. The Lord has been so faithful through it all, and I’m so excited to see what He has in store next! 

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For the first time in history, the VMAs are introducing a Best Country Artist category in the 42nd edition of the show. CBS and MTV announced the news today (Aug. 5) alongside the highly anticipated list of 2025 nominees. The expansion into country music has been a long time coming for the VMAs and leading the charge is Jelly Roll, who is not only the top-nominated country act but also ties as one of the most-nominated artists overall this year.

The Best Country Artist category arrives alongside a new Best Pop Artist slot, showcasing that the VMAs are making an effort to evolve with the ongoing genre trends and fan demand. Because of the addition, a wide range of country talent is being recognized at the star-studded award show.

Country Star Nominees

Jelly Roll earned four nominations, placing him alongside mainstream powerhouses like Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, and Tate McRae. Along with his recognition in Best Country (“Liar”), Jelly Roll’s work spans multiple genres including Best Hip-Hop (“Somebody Save Me”), Best Alternative (“Lonely Road”), and Video for Good (“Somebody Save Me” with Eminem).

Just behind him is Morgan Wallen with three nominations: Artist of the Year, Best Country (“Smile”), and Best Album (I’m The Problem).

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The select group of nominees vying for the inaugural Best Country Award include Chris Stapleton’s “Think I’m In Love with You,” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood’s “I’m Gonna Love You,” Jelly Roll’s “Liar,” Lainey Wilson’s “4x4xU,” Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?” and Morgan Wallen’s “Smile.”

Other first-time country nominees include Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton and Ella Langley. Viral country acts Shaboozey and Dasha are also nominated for MTV Push Performance of the Year.

How To Watch 2025 VMAs

Each year, the VMAs aim to honor and spotlight artists who have made an impact on the music landscape and ignited widespread buzz through their groundbreaking work over the past year. Fans can tune into the 2025 VMAs to see who will take home the wins across the various categories.

The show is set to air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, September 7, at 8PM ET/5PM PT across CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+. Voting is open in 19 gender-neutral categories at vote.mtv.com. Fans have the chance to submit their vote now through Sept. 5 at 6PM ET, except Best New Artist which remains active into show. 

Voting Open Now

There are additional opportunities to votes for Video of the Year presented by Burger King®, Artist of the Year and Best New Artist by commenting under the pinned posts on @VMAs Instagram using the artist-specific hashtags through August 8th at 6PM ET/3PM PT. Those who choose to participate can get double the votes per category every day during Power Hour presented by BACARDÍ® Rum, running daily 1-2PM ET from Aug. 7 through Sept. 4.

More information regarding the lineup of performers, special honorees, social categories and more will be unveiled in coming weeks.

A full list of nominations for the 2025 VMA Awards can be found HERE.

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